Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 11, 2019Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5403
Courthouse Dogs Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 11, 2019)
Courthouse Dogs Act
This bill authorizes federal courts to allow a certified facility dog to accompany a witness testifying in a criminal proceeding.
What just happenedJan 28, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5](D-PA)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
6cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills5subjects
- Introduced in HouseDec 11, 2019
- Jan 28, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Dec 11, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House